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2 days ago · The Tower of London, officially His Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress of the Tower of London, is a historic castle on the north bank of the River Thames in central London, England.
- Ravens
Jubilee and Munin, two of the Tower's ravens in 2016. The...
- List of Prisoners of The Tower of London
The Tower of London The 15th century Tower in a manuscript...
- White Tower (Tower of London)
The White Tower seen from the southeast. To the fore is the...
- Kray Twins
Early life. Ronald and Reginald Kray were born on 24 October...
- Church of St Peter Ad Vincula
The Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula ("St Peter in...
- Traitors
The gate was built by Edward I to provide a water gate...
- Scavenger's Daughter
The best-documented use is that on the Irishman Thomas...
- Baynard's Castle
Baynard's Castle refers to buildings on two neighbouring...
- Ranulf Flambard
Ranulf Flambard (c. 1060 – 5 September 1128) was a medieval...
- Constable of The Tower
General The Lord Dannatt, dressed in full ceremonial uniform...
- Ravens
Learn about the history and attractions of London's iconic castle and World Heritage Site. See the Crown Jewels, meet the ravens, join a Yeoman Warder tour and more.
4 days ago · Let‘s delve into the captivating history of the Tower of London‘s Royal Menagerie and explore its significance through a historian‘s lens. The Origins of the Royal Menagerie. The Tower of London menagerie traces its origins back to the early 13th century during the reign of King John.
3 days ago · The clock bell in the Elizabeth Tower (commonly known as the Big Ben Tower) of the palace, nicknamed Big Ben, is a landmark of London and the United Kingdom in general. The Palace of Westminster has been a Grade I listed building since 1970 and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.
2 days ago · London is the capital city of the United Kingdom. It is the U.K.’s largest metropolis and its economic, transportation, and cultural centre. London is also among the oldest of the world’s great cities, with its history spanning nearly two millennia.
- London’s founding can be traced to 43 CE, when the Roman armies began their occupation of Britain under Emperor Claudius. At a point just north of...
- During World War II London suffered intense aerial bombardment by Nazi forces during the Blitz, a campaign from September 1940 to May 1941 that dev...
- London is one of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities. It is the largest metropolis in the United Kingdom, and it is also the country’s economic, t...
- London is situated in southeastern England, lying on both sides of the River Thames some 50 miles (80 km) upstream from its estuary on the North Sea.
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2 days ago · The Tower of London’s most notorious jail, the Bloody Tower housed a number of prominent prisoners over the years, including two Archbishops of Canterbury and, prior to his execution, Sir Walter Raleigh. But the Tower’s most infamous inhabitants were undoubtedly the two young princes, Edward V, 12, and his nine-year-old brother Richard.
5 days ago · Greater London, metropolitan county of southeastern England that is also generally known as London. A brief treatment of the administrative entity follows. An in-depth discussion of the physical setting, history, character, and inhabitants of the city is in the article London.
